adj
picky
PIH-kee
adj
1
Hard to please; fussy about details and demanding that things be exactly right.
"She's picky about coffee and won't drink anything from a machine."
"He was too picky when choosing a flat and ended up with nothing."
How to Use Picky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing overly selective or hard to satisfy, especially about small details.
Common mistake
Usually mildly negative — it suggests someone is fussier than necessary, not just careful.
Common pairings
a picky eater
picky about details
too picky
Word Forms
pickier comparative, pickies plural, pickiest superlative
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